As you already know, having weight loss surgery is a major, life changing experience. It took a lot of courage for you to make the decision to have it and this really shows your commitment to a healthier you.

As you navigate your post-surgical journey however, it’s really important to remember that...

In the wild ride of life after WLS, we often find ourselves facing a rollercoaster of thoughts - some good, helpful and supportive - and some not-so-good, maybe even critical and damaging to our self-esteem and our ability to move towards our health and lifestyle goals. With our internal mental dial...

WLS marks the beginning of a transformative journey towards a healthier and happier life, and in order to keep the transformation happening and to experience long-lasting success, you will need to navigate many changes in your lifestyle. 

It’s not always easy, however, to find time to prioritise yo...

Have you ever been really disciplined with your food, made the right lifestyle choices and exercised regularly and then jumped on the scales only to find that your weight has stayed the same or even gone up?

Have you ever obsessed with the numbers on the scales and constantly weighed yourself throu...

Struggling to say 'No' is a challenge that we commonly see with our clients at Fresh Start. It takes focus and commitment to get the best long-term results after WLS, and being able to say 'No' so that you're able to prioritise your health and new lifestyle is a skill that needs to be practiced and ...

So, you’ve put the effort in, you’ve ridden the waves of weight loss ups and downs, and you’ve achieved your health and weight goals… 

Congratulations! That is a truly amazing achievement! Please make sure you acknowledge yourself and savour this!

It’s really important any time you achieve a goal,...

Weight Loss Surgery is a powerful tool to help you create health and lifestyle change but it doesn't work in isolation. You already know that you have to do the work too.  It's not always easy to create and maintain change however, so how do we go about doing this, especially further down the track ...

No matter how long it’s been since your WLS, if you’re not yet happy with your results then it can be easy to assume that you just need to use more self-control, especially with your food and exercise. Clearly making the right food and movement choices are going to help you get the results that you ...

We all know that physical activity and movement are essential for our health and to help manage our weight. There are countless research studies showing how, performed properly, it gives us so many benefits such as helping us build a stronger body, toning our muscles, keeping our bones healthy, boos...

Do you often feel stressed, anxious, burned-out or fatigued?

Would you like to know a strategy that will help you to reduce your stress levels, feel more energised and help you to control your weight after WLS?

We’ve been coaching people who’ve had WLS for many years and during that time we’ve als...

Have you ever found yourself reaching instinctively for food when you're stressed or anxious?

Have you ever wondered what's going on and how you can stop it?

We've coached many people who've had WLS in the area of emotional eating and one of the most commonly reported triggers for this behaviour i...